'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reunion ft. Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz & More | PEOPLE
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- In 2017, Entertainment Weekly reunited the cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' for the show’s 20th anniversary. Watch the full PeopleTV special to see Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, Allyson Hannigan, James Marsters, Alexis Denisof, Seth Green, Emma Caulfield, Charisma Carpenter, Kristine Sutherland, Amber Benson, Michelle Trachtenberg and Nicholas Brendon reminisce about Sunnydale, if they're Team Angel or Team Spike, whether or not they'd be up for a reboot and reflect on the show’s series finale that aired on May 20, 2003.
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David: "Angel was all brooding in the beginning..."
Everyone else: "In the BEGINNING?!?" 🤣
He was still broody at the end of his own spin off series 😂
Charisma is a real vampire confirmed. Hasn't aged a day and she was already 27 back then. Still drop dead gorgeous.
100%!! Love her name also ❤
Cordi got pretty much murdered by the narrative on "Angel". Very sad.
@@4bibimimi Yea she did. After learning a little bit I did about Joss Wheadon I can see why that happened as she was pregnant a couple of times during the making of angel.
AMEN ❤
Its easy to see botox
James marsters English accent was so convincing I aways assumed he was English. Spike is clearly based on Billy Idol.
I think in the show once Spike had said Billy Idol stole his look.
Convincing to an American maybe lol
Im english. so oops @@jadebel7006
best scene is when hes pretending to e a friend of xanders (to trick Reiley into not recognising him as hostile 17).
He plays an American guy, pretending to be an English guy, Pretending to be an Amercian guy
A dude, pretending hes a dude, pretending hes another dude
@@jadebel7006 im english and the accent was good so fix up your opinion
Tara’s murder was devastating, Joyce’s death was heartbreaking, Anya’s death was unnecessary.
I agree!
Totally agreed! Anya's death seemed so misplaced.
Didn't even remember Tara until the recap...lol
@@aaronrory5175 Gasp! I could never forget that.. Did you see the carnage that followed?? 😱It was legendary..🤩🥰🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🧙🏽♀️ NEVER mess with Willow or her fam.🤩🥰😈
@@ladyloki10035 I remember Willow going black eye witch mode but just didnt remember the Tara Character
I wouldn't have said "nothing clicked until she met Tara", because her and Oz had a great love story too. She was lucky because she found 2 great loves that brought out the best in her.
I agree with you. Willow and Oz was a huge love story. One of the most heartbreaking episodes was Willow falling apart when Oz left. I think it's rather disingenuous to sideline the Willow and Oz relationship in order to big up the gay one. Willow was clearly bi-sexual and that should be celebrated by both love stories to Oz and Tara.
I think it has a lot to do with bisexuality STILL being considered taboo. Even worse in those days.
I think Oz and Willow were my fav couple in the whole series. Here she was this kooky brainy but so clearly awesome girl who gets with this cool guitar playing awesome guy. I just loved their story. And really horribly felt it when he ditched her to find out more about his werewolfness. That eps where he and the other werewolf/rock girl are talking and they both kind of make fun of Willow for not knowing some drum reference. Still kills me to think about it. How he basically rejects her for not getting him; like he finally realized she's not cool enough for him. It was horrible but done so well.
@@stephenheart1916 I'm sure of it.
As a gay woman of course I loved Willow and Tara but Oz was the perfect man, the perfect boyfriend ❤💕!
I miss watching this with my husband after losing him to cancer last year. Our shared love of the show and characters is probably what really sealed the deal for me, and before we got married we would have date nights and Binge the Box sets. I got so excited when it started showing on LOGO. Been having a rough time but rewatching the last 2 seasons and our favorite episodes has been cathartic.
I am sorry for your loss. Sending love!
💕💕
I am so sorry for the love you have lost keep your head held high you will smile again I promise x
Sorry for your loss.
🖤
I absolutely love Buffy, first watched it with my daughter when she was in her teens, now I'm a 62 year old grandmother and still watch the repeats, my favourite episode is Hush
your post was exactly me word for word. Loved it then love it now ❤️
Me too!
I only have eyes for you
Me too! 60 and rewatching Buffy and Angel..still the best! Giles is my favorite!!
62? Grandma? Rock on 🤳🏿💯👍🧠🥰🤩Hot Mama!!!!!
Hard to pick a favorite character but Giles was absolutely up there for me. A shame Anthony wasn't apart of this
I think he went back to live in the UK.
Love the episode with Giles and Joyce as teenagers!
Yea spike, Giles, buffy, Xander, and Anya are my favorites lol
@@Inglese001 anthony stewart head is still alive and acting, so if he didn't come he either wasnt invited or declined to come
@@donttalktomebye that easy eh? Had nothing to do with him living in another country
I know no one will see this… but Joyce’s death helped me through my fathers death in 2005. It broke me, but having seen death handled in such respectful but real terms made things feel more bearable. I had just graduated high school and had my younger brother and mom to support emotionally. I was able to be strong for them through the strength I saw.
So, from a fan, thank all of you.
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I see your comment, and I understand completely. All the best to you ❤
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This show made so much history. I can't believe they didn't mention it was the first known time someone said "Google" it. Thanks Willow for being an icon once again.
It was the first time on TV. It was fairly common by then, that's why it got used.
@@kyleellis1825 Exactly. It was widely used at the time. Willow was just the first character to say it on TV
Probably because Google ("Do no evil") made a 180 and is now pure evil, and everyone hates them for it.
I was a recovering addict back then and the season Buff was dealing with coming back from heaven really meant a lot to me. Especially the conversation she has with spike at the end of the musical. Everything she says there was true for me at the time. And the struggle Willow has with her magic addiction spoke so true for me also
You're not the lone ranger there
Yeah same here. Season 6 (and 7) were great.
"I hope she fries, I'm free if that bitch dies... I better help her out" - love that part so much! 😂
That and Anyas Bunnies rock solo were the best parts of the awesome musical
I agree, that monologue that Anya gave when Joyce died makes me cry every time! This show changed my life. I think it did that for a lot of us. Buffy never gave up, not ever. That is so inspiring. I was a Buffy/Spike gal. I adored Willow & Tara so much. They were true magick.
Can't watch the Joyce episode. Seen the entire series literally more times than I can count and that episode absolutely ruins me every time.
It's Buffy and Spike forever! I'll get attacked prolly for this but not a huge Angel fan!
@@sidneygreenglass106 I agree! Angel was too selfish for my taste.
@@sidneygreenglass106 Angel's pull to Buffy was more or less fate. It didn't feel emotional. Spike was always the stronger personality for me. Angel was a wet nappy. He was cursed, that's why he needed his soul. Spike, on the other hand, had things to prove. He wanted to be better and he would do anything to prove that he WAS, that he was worthy. Spike's arch is also heartbreaking but his character growth from William to Spike to a champion metaphorically slays.
Magic ... not magick.
I love Giles' "We're doomed" in the first episode and the finale! What a reminiscence.
Completely inexcusable that they did not include Mr. Giles in this - inexcusable.
@@MeshMN Another thread says he was doing a Play in the UK & had obligations. They just should have announced that information during the reunion so everyone knew
@@MeshMNhe probably didn't want to or couldn't attend
@@ureal-m5o They couldn't do interview at all with him?
Happy 25th anniversary to Buffy the vampire slayer ! I absolutely love this show.
Wow. How time flies. Just pre-ordered the tarot deck.
Binged the show and finished it an hour ago and now i'm devastated i'll never see it again 😔
@@panqake4318 why?
Me too. This is one of the very very few shows I’ve watched from beginning to end, and bought the dvds. I started watching with my teen, she stopped, and I kept on lol
I'm out of touch of tv series for many many years now..but I loved Buffy Vampire Slayer. Do they still make series like that ?
I will never get over how dirty they did Anya in the series finale 🙄 she was one of the best characters. Also, who else cried when Joyce died? 🥺
um who DIDN'T cry when Joyce died? That episode so perfectly depicts death. It is a work of devastating art.
Just got done watching that episode 😢
Ahhh Yah Seriously...Emma C. Rocked and she's also From San Diego Cali. My Hometown and Still Reside😎😁💗
I didn't..
I found my Mom just like Buffy did
I am sad not only that Eliza was not in this but not even one mention of Faith. I thought this would have been important to mention how she came about and how only a new slayers death will activate a new one.
Hated Faith, and Eliza as an actress.
@@solsticequeen what? Oh no!
@@beautiphil_lv I know. I'm ashamed. 😔
Her character runied her for me. Added her to my dislike list like Kate Winslet. LoL There was enough room on that damn door.
Love faith she was my favorite character.
She could have had her own show but she said no to it
Spike has a secret 2nd career..........he performs audiobooks and man is he ever GREAT at it. He does the BEST Harry Dresden character. I adore listening to him perform these books. Buffy was a great show and I watched it all. Very well done. You never knew what was going to happen next. My next binge is Navy Seals now that Angel is no longer a show.
Chanteur et musicien également
Joss Whedon saying "I had no idea I could be such a dick" let's ask charisma and James then shall we lol
Perhaps the show made it easy for Josh to access those darker parts of himself and put them into the show. Most of us don't get that opportunity.
@@davidwilliams1086it wasn’t just Buffy. It was everything he worked on. He is such a terrible person.
It is funny considering what happened after this reunion.
I know it’s not a popular take but I loved the musical episode. So genius and I still sing the songs
It’s actually one of the fan favorites
It’s been like 20 years since I last saw it and I still remember that episode. It annoyed me at the time because I’m like “what is this $hit!?”.. but after seeing it a second time (back then) I recall that I could better appreciate it.
Same! I still watch that episode. I know every song lol
My friend, I listen to Once More With Feeling playlist to this day and remember all the lyrics by heart, that's how I freaking love that episode))
I adored once more with feeling!!!.......my daughter n I knew the words to ALL THE SONGS......(AND STILL DO LMFAO)
this show actually had such great depth in characters. most shows are carried by 2-3 big characters. this show had a dozen great characters.
BUFFY showed Hollywood that Whedon could write for an ensemble of characters without slighting any of them. That's the reason that he was tapped to write & direct the first AVENGERS movie.
@@howardbeatman2820agreed! Long live Whedon! ❤️
@@howardbeatman2820 Eh... He slighted characters in every show. Anya and cordelia the prime examples.
@howardbeatman2820 he HATED spike. The seeing red episode is prime example of Whedons jealousy over spike’s popularity
Yes. I dislike that most of the clips and discussion are from seasons 1 and 2, the weakest seasons. The show soared in every single way from season 3 onward. Not a fan of this focusing so much on Angel, who yes was significant to Buffy's early journey but was a relatively small part of the show compared to everything else. I dislike that the video glosses over and ignores the many huge pivotal journeys from seasons 3-7, including very dark arcs of the show like Buffy's depression and struggles with being addicted to violence via Spike, dark Willow, Warren's actions and what he represents, Spike's rabbit hole of obsession and se;xuaI vioIence, other addictions and all kinds of life issues, and so on. This video unintentionally really sells the show short by ignoring the meat of it.
Before there was team Edward vs. Team Jacob, there was Team Angel vs. Team Spike😁
Nah, i'm still team Angel
@@rc59191 Okay? What does this have to do with this? I'm confused lol
Team Angel 4ever
Team spike for me
@@gingershellkittens6620 it has to do with generations and how things evolve/change
As a little girl who grew up (born in 2000) and had a father who loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer and encouraged my growth and independence and Buffy-ness. I can't explain how important Buffy Summers (and characters similar to her like Veronica Mars and Lucy Pevensie, etc) was to my childhood and view of myself. I thought being more masculine and negating my femininity was the only way to seem bigger and more empowered until I witnessed them just being themselves and growing more comfortable in themselves. Now I'm at the age where Buffy was ending college and I feel like I could be Buffy. That I make my own destiny and no one has more control over me than I do.
Respect for ur Dad who encouraged u to watch Buffy bcos I would do when I have children in the future 😆
First, I can't believe they didn't even mention the fact that Alyson Hannigan met her husband Alexis Denisof on the show. He played the other Watcher Wesley on Buffy and then Angel. He was in the group sitting on the left end. Second, I was on Team Angel until Spike came on. While I agree that Angel will always be Buffy's true love, Spike loved her more than Angel. Angel only loved Buffy when he had a soul. When the curse was lifted and he lost his soul, Angelus did not love Buffy. Spike loved Buffy even without a soul and fought really hard to get his soul back so he could be worthy of her. At least that is my humble opinion.
Love your take on this. Agreed!
I mean as much as people hate it and if SMG herself got death threats joss can’t really say it openly……. In this interview he literally said that in terms of something long term spike is the one Buffy would end up with and all the rest. Between him and Angel spike was already matured in a way Angel never was as individuals. Even SMG herself said spike understood a part of Buffy no one else did including Buffy herself. Spike loved all of her including the bad parts. That’s something Angel wouldn’t have been able to deal with especially with his own baggage dragging.
Completely agreed! And in the end, Spike was there to do whatever it took to help Buffy. ❤
@@vikkidonn yes and in the comics Buffy IS with Spike. Also Angel totally moved on in his own series, Buffy was so out of the picture by the end of it. If anyone, Cordelia was in. So anyone seeing both shows cant tell me they would root for Buffy and Angel. I love Angel so much, especially spinoff Angel, but they werent a good fit anymore. Spike was the mature version.
I totally agree with everything you said!
"The Body" was and still is one of the most amazing pieces of television ever made. Its just so REAL.
Yes! Esp when she breaks her bones trying to do CPR. It was terrifying and tragic
This show and Angel were my parents, big brother, and best friend all in one. The lessons I learned, bonds to the characters, and the fact that it gave me solace in a time that I felt most alone when surrounded by others, well, it did nothing short of change my life. When I finally matriculated to highschool, not only was I better prepared, but I deeply enjoyed it. You see, I had a group of friends in the cast, allowing me to better understand others and have the confidence to be myself. At least as far as one can be in highschool. To the cast: thank you wholeheartedly.
I appreciate you taking the time to read my comment. Take care and God bless. ✝️
Yesss
In case anyone was wondering - the dark bearded guy on the left was Wesley Windham Price; arguably the most in depth character arc of the Buffy/Angel series. He said nothing.
Weird that he's not seated next to Alyson.
@@Garbowhat They moved them around. Sometimes Alyson is next to Nick and sometimes shes next to Amber
Wesley went from a pompous jerkoff to the leader and Wizard on Angel
Always watch this series regularly, especially on my bad days. Lately since the devastating loss of my mom, Buffy has still been one of those go toos for me Willow and Cordelia are my favorite characters. Currently on season five, it’ll always be one of the best series ever to me.
Just lost my mum too. I started rewatching Buffy when she was in the hospital and it was a little escape for me. After the funeral…I think it will be something I hold on to.
I lost my brother while the show was still on (1/27/01). It is surprising how much it helps one. I'm sorry for your loss, Michael. Hold firm onto the loving memories you have of your Mom.
Yes Indeed.. My Mom just passed away January 21st and since My B Day is 10-31-'65...Thus was one if our all time Favorite Shows having to do a Lil Bit with Halloween 🎃 Angel and Charmed were right there as Well🙌💗❤
My condolences to you all regarding your major loss.
May they all Rest In Peace.
I lost my grandfather 1 year ago to covid Buffy helped me out I may not have wanted to cry but I needed it I do wish I had have known Joyce was going to die so that it wasn’t such a shock
My aunt is queer and married to a woman. While they were dating, my grandfather was able to better understand her because of Willow and Tara's relationship ❤ He was such a Buffy Fan!
Your grandfather needed fictional character to understand his own child ? He couldn't just ask ?
There is nothing to understand by the way, all is required is to not interfere and accept unconditionally.
I am sorry but i don't understand what is even remotely positive about your comment. I am gay, and if my father had needed to watch some teenager's tv series to understand me i would have told him to F off.
That's awesome
Excellent!
Except Willow would have been horrified if you'd called her 'queer' back then.🙄
@@annabizaro-doo-dah maybe her aunt self identifies as queer, many people do.
Buffy literally made me feel not so alone as a kid and the scoobies were like my realy life friends. I will forever be grateful that I grew up watching it
I'll be 49 in November and I have binged the entire Buffy series from beginning to end every year since it ended. I have the entire series on DVD. I am not ashamed.
I'm 26, i grew up with this show even when i was 10. I loved every single episode. And i mean It for real. I rewatched Buffy for 50 times and Never get tired for a second, i think i Will bring this show in my coffin
Was just about to say the same 🖤
I have the box set too! almost done with my annual rewatch of Buffy then starting my annual rewatch of Angel
My daughter ( R.I.P. baby girl) loved this show so much , that she named our kitten Angel. It was perfect ,since he was dark, moody,and liked to bite.
How did she die?
@@michaelhawkins7389 the F dude ???? For real ??
@@alexsim8063 My father died the summer after I graduated highschool. I didn’t see some of my friends for a year or so and when I saw them again no one brought it up. I found out it was because they were afraid it would remind and hurt me. It’s not like I could ever forget that my father had been alive and wasn’t anymore, and it hurt me much more to hear no mention of him.
I can’t speak for Patricia but I think the question was ok.
@@beckynot losing a parent is very hard… but losing a kid is unnatural and unbearable… it’s not ok to ask such a thing to someone you don’t know online..it’s not a friend, it’s a UA-cam stranger… you know what I mean ?
@@alexsim8063
I assure you, losing a parent at 17 is unbearable. I do think losing a child would be still worse, but I would rather my (theoretical) child’s time on the earth be acknowledged that not. Perhaps not her death, but certainly my loss. Especially if I introduce the subject. Perhaps “I’m so sorry for your loss”, would be a better way to acknowledge it.
Buffy's Mom's death, hit everyone HARD who watched.
Either you watched that and your Mom has passed or that scene is making you aware your Mother's time is coming.
Or that you have a mother and you would not feel that way because you both didn't have a relationship.
@@Willowy13
I thought the situation was bad enough as is, to not add those who never got to know their mother.
I love how passionately Amber speaks on the importance of Tara and Willow's relationship and how beautifully it was depicted in the show.
She was very well spoken
I'm one of those kids that relationship meant the world to ❤
It was so fake and forced 😆
Just Whedon inserting his creepy lesbian fetish
@@russelljordan7688 I agree. It wasnt a big deal and everyone just got on with things. Ya know with the saving the world things. 😅
I Always thought they were perfectly normal as every other couple and now i see some people terrified about homo couples or being too much protective over fictional homo couples like It should be NECESSARY in a show. I Always see tara and Willow so pure and Natural and it's fantastic because joss whedon created something so realistic when people in 2023 fail where he succeed. People in 2023 should have the Mentality of 90's children because we knew the real love, the love that wasn't forced, the pure love
I didn't realize how hard I took Joyce dying until they talked about it and was full on bawling. Such a great episode.
When Buffy says
Mommy?
20 years later and I’m almost 40 and I still tear up
Same. I had to skip through that part just now, I just can't watch it.
When Buffy looked at her & said "Mommy?" like a scared little girl - that tore me up!
I teared up when i saw her in the thumbnail. ):
Always crying too 😭
Loved seeing so many of the cast showing up in guest spots later on in Supernatural. If they could have worked out a Buffy meets the Winchesters episode with Sarah, that would have been awesome. So many people don't realize the SN character Charlie was a potential slayer in the last season of Buffy.
And she was killed in the last episode
I think the cross over in that sense that really almost happened was Stefan and Damon either being in supernatural or vise versa I would love to see angel buffy or spike in supernatural but tvd or originals is so much more options cause it’s brothers meeting brothers and the fact Sam and dean hate vampires would make the Damon Stefan Salvatore cross over work better 😊
@@dontbea1341 I loved motion comic for was it season 8 or 9? Of Buffy that was so good and wasted for another release forever after getting into the angel after the fall knowing angel wasn’t supposed to be canceled was shanty but least we got comics
i'd love to see a GALAXY QUEST type story for SUPERNATURAL. cast members of BUFFY are at a BUFFY CON and one of the props from the show is actually magical. SAM and DEAN have to team up with them at the con to take down the monster.
I found her so distracting in Buffy after watching Supernatural.
The Body is such a powerful episode of television. It is devastating but so well done.
I haven’t been able to watch that episode since the day I lived that episode. I just didn’t have Giles to help me.
How Sarah or the episode as a whole didn't get an Emmy for the body is messed up. The fact that she didn't get any Emmys for the show is robbery
@@paulmackyou9098 The Emmys have always been so stuck up. With all these streaming services winning awards, they’ve kind of calmed down a bit and let down their hair. I have a feeling if Buffy had aired today, it would have won a lot of awards.
They showed loss perfectly in that episode
That episode just tore me apart. I was so sad. And willow was my favorite character. I saw myself in her.
Happy 25th anniversary to Buffy the vampire slayer ! I love this show
I loved this show so much and was glad it got a proper ending. And it still holds up today. This People special was a really nice ride down memory lane.
I watch this complete series at least once a year. The wit and cast cohesion is amazing and never gets old.
seeing Anya's pain as she tries to process Joyce's death is so real. is she even acting? I had to explain death to a 4 year old recently and it was all of this. the dialogue was spot on, even 20+ odd years later. Emma did so good!
20 yrs since season finale in a couple months. Can't believe that was 2 yrs before i graduated time sure flies! Enjoy youth while you can.
Omg youre right😩even worse they announced the reboot 5 years ago and there still hasnt been anything.
Love this show. I remember how devastated I was when Angel lost his soul. I rewatch the whole thing every couple of years.
It still pretty relatable.
Omg Same!! I watch it every second year or so. It's just so wholesome.
Angelus is way better
@@adampowell711 more devious and entertaining, sure, but the way he tormented Buffy, was horrible. David Boreanaz really slayed the roles of Angel the brooding and burdened vampire, and the devious and joke-y Angelus (pun intended)
Entire 2nd half of season 2 were cruel and heartbreaking 😭 from Surprise episode all the way to Becoming Part 2
One of the all time best shows to ever grace the small screen!
I feel lucky to have been alive and growing up while Buffy was on the air.
As I look at society, I feel blessed to have lived in the best era's where FUN still existed without cancellations
I’m 51 & I still enjoy this show.
61 and I'm currently rewatching on Disney+.
I'm 58 and have been a fan since back in the day! I'm rewatching Buffy and Angel at the moment! ❤❤❤❤
I love how Amber Benson seems to empathise with everyone and is emotionally supportive 💖
The most memorable thing about the show, not just the characters, story and progression, is the music. Even now hearing Christophe Beck again brings so much feelings back.
Oh wow, yes the music. It took me several deep dives to find the Dashboard Profits. Finally had found, but sadly only available on a disc and yup new vehicles tend to forget that nostalgia is so very important and iconic. 🌷stay safe,
This show was my what my inner strength has always been. Lately my strength has been severely tested, rewatching is literally helping me find that again. Thank you to you all & having you back is definitely needed! ♥️🙏💪
Same here no kidding, rewatching this show in my 30s bcos I felt kinda lost, this has brought me back to my path.
This show was my ish! I saw from beginning to end including the birth of “Angel”. I laughed, I bawled. When Joyce died omg what a moment. The grief episodes that followed were heartbreaking. Buffy was my sister, my friend, my mentor at times. This show is number 1 always and forever ❤
I always thought that scene where vampire Willow caresses human Willow and she goes from being creeped out to confusion to arousal in less than a minute was an amazing performance by Alyson Hannigan. I felt this was a writer's way of clearing the path for the character finding true love with another female character.
That season the writers decided one of Buffy's friends was going to be gay in college. It's why Xander had the LArry interactions, was a 50/50 shot and if Amber Benson didn't have such good chemistry with Alyson, Xander would have been introduced to one of Riley's friends.
Weird comment especially since she was supposed to be a teen girl in highschool 😐
@@angeluvsvid how is it weird?
Hands down one of the best series of all time, magical in every way possible. The cast and crew were spectacular. Joss really nailed this series for many generations to belove.
I am doing a rewatch for the first time in about 15 years. For me the best scene of the show, at least for those early seasons, was in S3 the Prom episode. When the class gave her the award for class protector. I adore that scene. The music, the way it was shot, the look on her face. The way they all clapped for her. What a scene!
I cried at that part!
Buffy and Sarah Connor (Terminator) were my 2 strong female role models that helped me hang tough in engineering school. Despite pervasive mysogeny I graduated in 1987 with a BSEE and have had an exciting life. I still pull out the DVDs from time to time for encouragement. Thank you Buffy and Sarah!
1987? Did miss something, Buffy came out in 1997, did you mean 1997?
@@qs4177 I stand corrected.
Plus Ellen Ripley 😉
Max of Dark Angel
Not sure if this was intended but I’ve always seen Angel’s turn into Angelous as a representation of a guy getting what he wants from a girl and showing his true colors after. Which is just a heart wrenching concept. This show was too deep sometimes lol
It was intended to be a pretty explicit metaphor (I think I;ve watched the director commentary more times than I have the normal episodes at this point.).
That was the intended metaphor, yes. Vampires were intended to be seen as predators and struggles that you defeat and overcome. It's why Joss hated people loving Spike, who was supposed to be killed off, because loving the vampire was exactly what you shouldn't be doing. But it stuck, and (whether Joss likes it or not) the show was ultimately better for it.
The difference between Angel and Spike where Buffy was concerned is Angel was high school, first love,growing up. Spike was grown, accepting her darkness, getting who she was.
Also spike won't be any different if they slept together
Yea but with her relationship with Angel, she learned how to mature especially after they broke up, she knew that she had to stop it, so did Angel. With Spike it started out very toxic, you can just tell that this was a very destructive relationship, Buffy was just trying to feel something and that was Spike. I do think that Spike was in love with her which was sweet and yea they did have chemistry, but I think the whole Spike/Buffy thing helped Spike more than Buffy, in terms of trying to find who he was. Buffy maybe did love him, but I don't think she could have loved him the way Spike wanted her to, I think maybe that's why he rejected her at the end. She did say she loved Angel more than she will ever love anything in this life.
What do you mean? Angel also accepted her and knew her better than spike? Plus Buffy/ Spikes relationship was very toxic...
@@gingershellkittens6620 because he didn't have a soul. when Angel didn't have a soul, he stalked and terrorised her, murdered her friends. I'd say that's pretty 'toxic'. If you're going to compare them at least be fair about it. After Spike had a soul, his relationship with Buffy was based on trust and mutual respect. Angel knew a teenager and then was gone most of the time; Spike knew Buffy as an adult, the worst and the best of her.
@@irrumnaaz Yes and Elena Gilbert say the same thing for Stefan Salvatore, that doesn't mean anything
This was a wonderful tribute to a show that mattered even if you didn’t watch every episode. People talked about it like they knew the characters. Amazing work by all who were part of the cast and by those behind the scenes. Joss Whedon showed himself to be the master writer and director he is.
I’ve put off watching this reunion for 5 years, damn. I just cried my eyes out because this show means so much to me. I remember, I was twelve and visiting my grandparents… I felt really out of place, so my grandmother sat me down on the couch and put on Buffy. Within three weeks I had completely binged the show and for the rest of that year, it would be my hyperfixation. Now I’m nineteen and my best friend and her little sister are slowly getting through the seasons and even a friend from therapy is starting to watch it. Whenever I fall into a bad place, I always put on a few of my favourite Buffy episodes to remind me that I’m strong and I can fight through it. Such a beautiful and empowering show.
Within three weeks? Your grandmother actually had the Buffy tapes or DVDs in her personal collection?
I loved the show. I was sad it ended ... but it had to end. And now it has iconic status. I hope many more generations enjoy it as much as I did 😊
We do🤗
Well said I watched it with my son's before I hadn't daughter and then watched it with her as a teen..I'm looking forward to watch ING it with my grandkids one day
I rewatched it with my husband, and now we're rewatching it with our sons! 🥰❤️
The gentlemen and the musical were the most ICONIC episodes for me growing up!
The gentlemen episode was super creepy.
My two favorite episodes!
@@SE-gs6gd It was v creepy! But extremely well done for its time
I can still sing all the words to the musical.
@@harvestmoon_autumnsky Me tooo! One line that will always stay with me was "they got the mustard out" or something like that. I was like wtf back then and it still puzzles me to this day lmao
One of the GOATs. I feel in the past few years it’s been a bit forgotten about. This show needs to be on every streaming platform in existence.
Ironically, the week my mother died I had a living room full of family, I proudly exclaimed that I was going to go watch "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" because it was my guilty pleasure that always cheered me up no matter how sad and low down I was feeling. I turned on the TV to find out Buffy's mom had died...color me chronically deviated.
That is so horrible. I can't even imagine watching 'the body' in such circumstances
They had just spent like 6 episodes dealing with Joyce's condition. Why would you have even risked turning the TV on? It's Buffy, no one gets a happy ending.
Like I feel really bad for the timing and everything. But it's not like anything was setting that episode up as a nice one.
I’m rewatching Buffy right now with my kids. We are starting season 4 today. They are absolutely loving it. I am loving reliving it. This show was one of my support systems growing up. My 16 yr old son’s middle name is Angelus. This show will always have my heart.
I wish they'd have included Faith in this! I really hope they do a reboot, I'd be in 200%, I loved this show and I'm watching the reruns now! ❤️
Faith was AMAZING
Would you be 5 by 5 about that ?! ;-)
@@6Jillybeans Sure would, B!
I hope she's not here because she was not available. Not because she wasn't invited.
I know I can't believe she wasn't in this! She represents a lot the struggles you have as teenagers,and that's pretty. Much what this reunion focuses on. Love the show but really bummed no faith
I liked Angel at first, but I quickly got tired of his whole, "Why must the sad clown of unhappiness torment me so," stichk, but then I really got into Spike. Oh Goddess, did I ever have a thing for Spike. (drool)
i can relate to that. I was crazy about Angel and never really paid attention to Spike since I thought he was annoying...but then I gave him the chance and actually watched him grow as a character and felt that love he had for buffy..and oh my lord...im sorry Angel but I love Spike more now. xD
I felt that Angel and Buffy had real chemistry and things seemed natural and organic between them. Most of all, their love for each other was mutual. With Spike, I thought it was a one-sided, unrequited love on his part. Often women can be won over/worn down by that soul-rending, persistent, damn it all approach, but I just felt he forced it too much.
Spuffy fan through and through!!! Spike had so much depth and character whereas angel just felt so monotone IMO.
Spike literally went to the ends of the earth to get a soul!!! Angel was cursed with a soul...he didn't want it. Yes it was what made him who he was but it was a curse. Spike sought out a soul knowing how much suffering it may cause him.
Awww… how am I just finding out about this reunion!!😣😣 I totally loved this show. When my son was just 6 yrs old we watched the whole series together and whenever we used to pass near a cemetery he used to say “Look mommy it’s Buffy’s lair !!” He also grew to love all the characters. Last thing I will say is that I’m 100% team Spike 🥰 I felt Spike’s love for Buffy was stronger and more real because he loved her when he didn’t have a soul and he did everything in his power to get a soul. When he finally had a soul he loved her even more that he sacrificed himself to save her. Ángel on the other hand only loved her when he had a soul and he had one because he was cursed not because he wanted one. When he didn’t have a soul he tried to kill her and even killed her friend slayer to cause her pain. Anyway so happy to see the cast together. Thank you for all the good memories 🥰🥰👏👏👏
Thank you so much for making this documentary reunion!
Gosh I loved this show. Being in high school while Buffy, Dawson's Creek, etc was on the WB was the best.
Buffy, Dawson's Creek, Popular (before Ryan Murphy was a household name), Roswell, Smallville, Everwood,the occasional 7th Heaven episode, and "Zoe...". Great times. Then, there were Friday night sitcoms like Sabrina's college years, "Raising Dad" with Saget, Ritter, and Larson, and Maybe It's Me.
I feel so old, seeing Barry Watson play Naomi's father on CW, and remember back in the 90's when he was introduced as Matt Camden.
@@kencoleman5007 Also Felicity, Charmed, Jamie Fox, Nikki, Sister Sister.
TV is just not the same.
@@racquelesquire I find shows on that par here and there, but not with that consistency and variety. I've loved Berlanti's work ever since Dawson's Creek, but two of my favorite new sitcoms are on Fox (Call Me Kat, and Pivoting). The Unicorn had a Raising Dad feel, but got cancelled after two seasons. I'm glad that "Everything's Gonna Be Okay" got some sense of closure before getting the are.
While I enjoy the NCIS's 's and the new CSI, and Arrow-verse, my favorite dramas right now are Rizzoli & Isles reruns and a Million Little Things.
@@kencoleman5007 I'm re-watching 7th heaven, haven't watched it in so long, fav show. Also love Dawson's Creek
@@Lushy260 I have a Gen X friend who who knew the parents through Srar Trek movies, Matt through Naomi, Mary through Timberlake, and Simon through playing a Power Twin on Smallville. Completely missed 7th Heaven itself.
When I showed him that first introductory scene, with the five kids one-by-ome joining their parents in their bedroom, he was losing his mind.
Why wasn't Eliza in this? Why would they not mention Faith?!! She was a huge part in shaping who Buffy became
I agree, i always felt like the actress had a fall out of something? They invited some obscure love i barely remember
Blame Josh!
Agree! She was a huge part of the show. Glad you commented that cuz I thought the same thing although I watched the several times
I think they just put series regulars. Faith was never officially a part of the cast, but she did add a ton to the show!
Im 63yrs old i loved it then and I love it now because it helps me with all the hate and greed and homeless people. It was a great fun time then and to watch it now i get to escape i do that alot . love u all❤
Anya's monolog in "The Body" is so memorable.
The stories in the comments below are so beautiful, heartwarming, and sometimes heart wrenching. It’s clear this show has had a much deeper effect than mere entertainment. God Bless.
Buffy will always be my favorite show
The one show that my teenage children and mom and dad, all sat down to watch together! We had family night on Tuesdays!
Thank you People for this Cast Reunion, I remember being just a girl when I started watching this series which I consider the first supernatural-teen series I binge, since then my love for the vampire and dark concept, this brought me so many memories, and I do agree with the cast, one of my fav episodes was the one they all loss their voice, that scream at the end from Buffy was epic, of course there were many more that still live in my memories.
33:00 every time someone dies around me, I think about "I was having fruit punch and Joyce will never have fruit punch" Emma is a powerhouse here. Because she's honest, Anya doesn't get life and death, she's over 1,000 and she's never died, I buy it from her.
This was and still is my all time favorite show. There will never be a show like this for me again, I have watched it from beginning to end many times.
I met Amber Benson and she was incredibly awesome. She was one of my favorite stars who was even better in real life. She was so great.
Just started to rewatch this series because I was too young to remember most of the earlier seasons. And can I just say, that the things they did, said and how they took care of the characters is simply unmatched in today's TV shows! I can even see the influence of Angel and Buffy's love story playing out in modern tV shows today
My all time favorite show! Despite Joss Whedon's flaws, he really did leave a lasting legacy with Buffy. This could have been longer and more inclusive. I wish we'd heard from Alexis Denisof (especially since he was right there) and the omission of Eliza Dushku was glaring.
Did you notice Xander was interviewed separately and Anya looked very uncomfortable beside him
Yeah. I love Joss Whedon. I don't think he even did anything wrong. He's just a human. No one has accused him of crimes. I'll update my opinion on him if they ever do.
@@TamaraKane yeah, there's no proof of much of anything.
Except that he perhaps was arrogant and a high-octane task Master.
I think people just love to whine about things nowadays
@@michaelquaid4679agreed. Well said. David Greenwalt, co writer, recently said on stage at Hellmouthcon that the accusations against Joss were false and he wished he had defended him sooner. And from what I've read, he was on the set of Angel even more than Joss was because Joss was also working on Firefly for the last two seasons of Angel. Pretty damning for Carpenter's claims.
This will always be one of my all time favorite shows. This was something my grandma and I watched together. It holds such a special place in my heart. Willow will always be one of my favorite characters because I see myself. And totally Team Spike in all aspects. The way he challenged her and made her push the boundaries is such an amazing thing.
I watched it with my grandmother too! Such good memories. We had a good natured argument going hit over a decade about Angel vs Spike. She was always team Spike 😁 I loved it. Watch the series again always makes me miss her more.
I was always a team angel 😇 because when I first watch it j was in tears 😭 when had to kill angel in season 2 she gave angel hope and a fur-there ❤when he said to Buffy I love 💕you I tried to but I can’t stop that put me in tears because I knew Buffy loved 🥰 him not spike. In the last season she told spike I love ❤️ you he said no you don’t but thank for saying it! Because It gave me hope that one day Buffy and angel would end up together
@@NyRangersFrover Angel was her first love. It was young and innocent. When in season 2 she had to kill him yes it was tragic and even I cried, but we all know what happens. Spike though challenged Buffy. And Angel only loved her when he had a soul. For Spike even without a soul he loved her. He made her feel things Angel never made her feel. They were friends, and they fought side by side, and even lovers. Spike made her feel when she thought she didn't belong after coming back from the dead. That is why I love Spike. He went and got a soul for her. He fought for her. He was there for Dawn and he cared for Joyce. He was who Buffy needed.
@@07311986wow you'r totally rihtg I liked angel too, but the real man was spike but no one talks about that, he love her for real witouht a soul, angel was very mean with her without soul from that moment I get over him
Team Spike hell yeah count me in 😄 Spike sacrificed himself for Buffy, meanwhile Angel wasn’t there on the doomsday smh.
I still remember the excitement of getting a new buffy video box set for Christmas when I was a teen and I’m now in my 30’s. I genuinely can’t pick a fave season overall but season 5 and the glory/dawn storyline was amazing. I love the older episodes too with different evils each episode. Just a masterpiece and my favourite series of all time🥰
I think season 5/6 are my favorite
This played every Tuesday night when I was growing up, I'm 33 now but wow the impression it made on me. Sarah is iconic, Charisma is an absolutely fantastic person. David Boreanaz went on to do Angel before Bones and he is just phenomenal. So many great things came out and from this show. It's amazing, definitely a go to when I have nothing to watch.
They captured so many human young adult moments in a fantasy show with monsters and heros. It still blows me away just how well orchestrated it all was and sometimes not even on purpose! As a young teen, watching Buffy and Angel it really connected to the excitement, but also fear, of first love. Being vulnerable with someone for the first time as a teenage girl, there's always fears of rejection or doing something wrong. When Angel lost his soul, they played right into those fears that a guy will flip a switch after being sexual with a girl and turn into a jerk. Angel was someone we knew would never do that, but being a supernatural show, anything can happen. We got to really see what that kind of broken trust looked like from a young girl's viewpoint and be a part of the feelings of confusion and shock at Angel's switch.
On the contrary watching the show helped me finding what i really wanted in a man, what was truly good in this world despite all the evil, that even a Monster can feel love and emphaty, (thanks to Spike) and we aren't Just Black and White Monsters and Heroes, that we can be the villain in someone else story, (thanks to Faith) that we can be Heroes even without superpowers (thanks to xander, dawn, Anya and Giles) and even the Heroes are fragile, weak, and sometimes lone (thanks to Buffy). I really learn the true love in every shape thanks to Buffy and spike, tara and Willow, Anya and xander, and Buffy/dawn/Joyce family love. I thanks joss whedon for helping me throught my teen years and adulthood, he really helped me
My daughter and I were addicted to Buffy, watched every episode bought the videos, then the DVDs. We actually met David Boreanaz when he did a signing in London. Still a huge fan, and I’m 68!
Fantastic 🇬🇧
Cool. I admit, I watched Buffy when I was in high school from season 1, episode 1 all the way to the season finale. Extremely well written & original. I miss seeing shows like that today.
So during this they pose the question of who was better for Buffy, Angel or Spike. And I agree that Angel (with a soul) is better for her than Spike (with a soul), only because with Angel she fully returned that love. But Angel (no soul) and Spike (no soul), there's no comparison. Without a soul Spike improved as a person and loved Buffy; Angel without a soul killed her friend and tried to end the world. So in my humble opinion, overall, Spike was better for her because he loved her with or without a soul....... and they could bang.
I said a-bang bang a-bangiddy bang. I said a-bang bang bang a-bangiddy bang!!!!!
Their chemistry was fire!!! Spike 100 percent.
Now about neither.
Kinda felt like she was suppose to end up with Xander when you think about Joss Whedons intentions for the show. But if course that would have driven the rabid Angel and Spike fans.
But really between Angel and Spike it makes the most sense to end up with neither.
is that an everything’s a drum reference
How's angel better for her if he loses his soul if he's too happy with her🤣 you kinda forgot ab that part
I can't speak for Buffy but I personally would have chosen Spike😏
Buffy is a masterpiece. Simple as. I rewatch it almost every year for the past 20-ish years now. Angel too. My all time favourite show. Ty to those making it
I've owned all seasons since my mid twenties and I'm still watching every single episode at 49 years old. Now I get to play them again for my boyfriend whose never watched them and he's 50. This show has been my life line. Love Love Love every single moment. Brilliant. Just watched "The Body" again last night and bawled my eyes out. Love you all and heaps of gratitude for this creation and all of you who made it the juggernaut it is.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) is hands down my favorite TV Show of All Time!
A handful of the shows like The Body, The Gentlemen, Once More With Feeling, are among the greatest television ever produced.
Facts
I HATE musicalS SO once more with feeling was horrible to me but add in I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR U and these are the best episodes ever!!!
Loved this series, watched it multiple times, was lucky enough to meet James Marsters at the Calgary Comicon a few years back, not only is he just as gorgeous but he was so kind, pretty shy and just so nice. Stunning in, stunning out. I met John Barrowman (Captain Jack Doctor Who) at the same time as a joint photo op, could not have been a better day for me. They were total gentleman and so kind to the fans, even the pushy event organizers were put in their places if they tried to rush us through. 100% star quality. Much respect for them both.
Ok I don't care whose feelings get hurt, I completely disagree about who Buffy was best with. I am team Spike. Know why? The DEMON fell in love with Buffy. Unlike Angel, who was cursed with a soul and had no romantic future with Buffy whatsoever, Spike the DEMON fell so hard in love with her that he risked everything (he literally almost died) in order to try to be good enough for her. He knew the pain he would go through beforehand.
1. Both Spike the man and Spike the demon loved Buffy wholeheartedly until the end.
2. There wasn't a negative stipulation on sex where Spike's soul was concerned. They could have lived happily together for a lifetime.
3. Buffy loved Spike more than Angel, it's what I personally saw in the show. They knew each other so well by the end of the last season that there was an actual platform for lifelong love and trust.
4. Let's face it... Without a soul, Angelus is the single most evil and nasty being that existed in the show. I literally hate him.
Conclusion???? SPIKE FOR THE WIN.
Yes! My hubby and I are team Spike. You put it perfectly. We started watching the show from the beginning. I'm in my 60s now, and have binge watched it countless times. I always hoped they would do a three season wrap up. Give the actors a little extra fun work, although Hannigan and Boreanaz have been incredibly busy. Going back after two decades would be perfect. Spike and Angels obvious aging could be explained as a result of having their souls. And I know she said she thought Angel was the better choice, but I hoped the writers would have Buffy choose Spike. So many shows are being rebooted and continued now. Sad we couldn't get a Buffy fix.
Team spike
but did you forget that in Season 6 near the end of the Season he tried to rape buffy , mind you he didn't get his soul after that and he knew he did wrong
@@shimradavis7735 actually, she DOES end up with Spike in the comic continuation....after some insanity with Angel ( who was calling himself Twilight...the timing of those issues coming out during the same timeframe as the godawful movies under that name was a hilarious bit of irony )....
Oh my god ! Yes ! So true !
The way Alexis smiles everytime Alyson is speaking just melts my heart ❤
Notice he was literally the ONLY ONE who was there and wasn't interviewed AT ALL. Poor guy...
Currently rewatching this as a 32 year old, back when I watched this in middle school. My fiancé thinks I’m nuts.. “the acting is bad” “the writing” blah blah blah 😂 but this series is always a go to for remembering my youth ♥️
Your fiancé thinks you are nuts... As a straight man I say leave him. He doesn't understand how important this show is. He probably wont get Firefly either. what a loser... ;-)
Still love it at 62. My husband thinks I'm nuts too.
I think the acting and writing are very well done! Consistently very entertaining. I think that is what tv shows are supposed to be. I'll always love this show, own the dvds so I can see any or all of it anytime. Big fun and good company.
I never got to see it on TV, but I watched it as a "grown up" and I thought it was great. It was actually funny, witty. Sure the exaggeration of the character archetypes could be seen as annoying but it lent itself to the vibe. It was a whole vibe.
Now I wanna rewatch it but I don't really want to pay the subscription 😂
I'm still rewatching this as a 40 year old (I'm 11 months younger than Buffy's supposed to be, so I grew up with these actors). The writing was great, and the acting was superb (SMG's performance in The Body should have won awards).
I will forever love this show. When people ask me to this day what my favourite TV show is I tell 1 it’s Buffy the vampire slayer 2 it’s GOT. This show really did teach me I could be strong and special and find the courage.
I watch Buffy and Angel atleast once every year. Was so in love with these shows growing up. Could not wait to come home from school on the days Buffy aired.
Team Spike. Angel was a jersey in life and as a vampire. Spike was the nice guy that got turned into the monster by the actions of others rather than by choice. It would have been nice to see him get the girl after he came back to who he was in his soul.
"nice guy"
Yeah the 'get the girl' part does guve nice guy vibes
I had the BIGGEST crush on Spike for years
I must applaud Charisma Carpenter for the courage needed to show up, to see Joss again. But she did it for the fans. It was easily the biggest meeting of the cast members ever, and we wanted to see everyone. Yes Tony Head was busy and for some reason they didn't invite Eliza Dushku (they still had guest stars in Alexis and Kristine) so props to Charisma. Were it me, I would've shown up for the fans, and then kicked Joss' fake feminist ass so hard it'd be sore for a month.
Genuinely think she was being a diva. They literally incorporated her pregnancy into season 4 of Angel. Feel she was probably demanding more than she was due and was let go as a result.
Eliza Dushku won a sexual harassment suite against the star of Bull who created a horrible working environment for her. I don't think she's been seen on TV since.
@@Andy1119 She stated Joss harassed her while she was pregnant about her schedule.
@@BusyBusinessHostingNPromotion yeah but like I said, they literally incorporated her pregnancy into the storyline. They were working around her. What she said and what clearly happened are two different things
@@Andy1119 I can believe that. The more drama the more press.
Truly one of the best written shows in the history of TV. Think what you will about vampires, demons, etc, it's witty, clever, passionate, smart, funny and makes you feel. Too few shows have ever achieved all of that, so this one deserves to be on Top 10 lists.
Agree.